Family's generous act 'makes Christmas'
Oamaru police have paid tribute to a Waitaki family who have made the Christmas season a little bit better for another local family.
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How missing teen's incredible rescue unfolded
How missing teen's incredible rescue unfolded
After a heart-wrenching 42 hours fearing her teenage daughter was dead, Amy Walsh has received the best Christmas present of all: "I have my girl".
Two dead already in holiday road toll
Two dead already in holiday road toll
Two people have died on New Zealand roads since the official holiday road toll started at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
Ski pole found in search for climbers missing on Mt Cook
Ski pole found in search for climbers missing on Mt Cook
Police have conducted another search on Aoraki Mount Cook today for the three climbers missing since December 2.
Luxon family share their Christmas tradition
Luxon family share their Christmas tradition
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his family have shared a photo of their Christmas Eve tradition - festive pyjamas and a movie.
Construction firm's entities liquidated
Construction firm's entities liquidated
Commercial construction firm Naylor Love has appointed liquidators for three companies as part of a routine cleanup - including a more than a century-old former main entity.
Christmas on the farm with Nadia Lim
Christmas on the farm with Nadia Lim
Foodie-farmer Nadia Lim says she is aiming for a more "relaxed and casual" atmosphere at Christmas this year - with only a 20-odd guestlist.
Ferry delayed due to technical issue
Interislander ferry delayed due to technical issue
The Interislander ferry Kaiārahi has resumed sailing after a technical issue delayed it in Wellington Harbour on Monday.
‘Impulsive and thoughtless’ assault
Victim of 'prank' assault embarrassed and furious
A West Coast man was "rocked to the core" when his pants were pulled down at a public event, a court has heard.
Westpac overcharges almost 25,000 customers
Westpac overcharges almost 25,000 customers $6.3m
Westpac Bank has admitted overcharging nearly 25,000 customers more than $6.3 million by not giving promised discounts and benefits.
Family's 'life-changing' Lotto win
'We both burst into tears': South Island family's 'life-changing' Lotto win
Christmas came early for a family who won $5 million in last week's Lotto draw.
'Mystery' death yields important knowledge
Music festival to be rebooted for family man whose death was a 'medical mystery'
Father of two Quinn McIntyre’s death earlier this year has prompted his family and friends to organise a massive fundraiser to help child health research charity Cure Kids.
Where are some of NZ's most dangerous roads?
Where are some of NZ's most dangerous roads?
Some New Zealand roads are notorious for the number of serious and fatal crashes, while others are infamously steep and narrow with no room for driver error.
Fears women worried for safety won't call police
Fears women worried for safety won't call police
Victims advocates warn some women fearing for their safety this Christmas will not call the police, thinking they will be turned away.
Man killed in SH6 crash named
Man killed in SH6 crash named
Police have named the man killed in a crash involving a tour bus and two cars near the Devil's Staircase on SH6 last week.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
Winston the dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and their vet noted he was in good health.
Overloaded maternity system facing job and service cuts
Overloaded maternity system facing job and service cuts
Midwives are warning an already stretched maternity system faces further overload if Health NZ axes almost all its roles in maternity support services.
Govt quietly scraps waste minimisation policies
Govt quietly scraps waste minimisation policies
The coalition government has quietly cancelled plans to improve recycling and roll out a kerbside food scraps composting scheme.
Nelson Hospital conditions 'unbearable'
Nelson Hospital conditions 'unbearable'
Workers at Nelson Hospital say conditions are unbearable, with temperatures sometimes over 30°C inside, mould on the window sills and bits of the ceiling falling onto desks.
How to drive safely over Christmas
How to drive safely over Christmas
Police say they will work hard to keep people safe over Christmas - but road users need to play their part too.